{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Josiah Quincy Upper School","outOfStateSupporters":37.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1120017,"projectId":10247201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The folders, writing utensils, spiral notebooks, and composition notebooks replenished our supplies and allow all students to start science class on equal footing without the stigma of being unprepared due to their families being unable to afford what is required. Students no longer feel the stress of coming unprepared to class and can feel unencumbered to ask for a pencil, or notebook, or folder knowing these supplies are given to anybody in the class regardless of perceived need.\r\n\r\nMaking sure all students have basic, essential classroom supplies like your generous donations provided makes a huge difference, thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1788053201614,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-students-essential-science-cl/10247201/","projectTitle":"Help Give Students Essential Science Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Knapp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1120017_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460480525844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-knapp"},{"teacherId":10219793,"projectId":10160118,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. With your support, we were able to get calculators and gelatin for a lab experiment. Already, students have been using the calculators to calculate percent error and problems emphasizing the importance of significant figures. I had old calculators that only did basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and now with the new calculators, students will be able to do more complex problems in Chemistry. The gelatin would be used for a later experiment where students will be making a hydrogel system and mimic how organs wrinkle.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again for your donations! It has made a great impact for t","fullyFundedDate":1784138289532,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-classroom/10160118/","projectTitle":"Materials for Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Minas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10219793_orig.jpg?crop=779,780,x0,y213&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756420509827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10219793"},{"teacherId":10219793,"projectId":10247278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. With your support, we were able to get lab kit aids, molecular model kits, balancing equation aid kit, and chemicals to be used in lab, such as sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid. Before the school year ended, I had my student tested out the balancing equation kit and was able to understand the concept more! At the beginning of this year, students have been exploring on how making molecules using the kits and were enjoying how one molecule can turn into another molecule. We will be starting lab soon and I am excited for students to utilize them for identifying metals and nonmetals. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1778802889133,"projectUrl":"project/chemistry-supplies/10247278/","projectTitle":"Chemistry Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Minas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10219793_orig.jpg?crop=779,780,x0,y213&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756420509827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10219793"},{"teacherId":3564659,"projectId":8019010,"letterContent":"# Thank You for Supporting My Classroom\r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing these items for my classroom. These resources may seem simple, but they will make a meaningful difference in the daily routines, learning environment, and overall experience of my sixth-grade students.\r\n\r\nIn middle school, every minute matters. Sixth graders are learning how to manage their time, become more independent, and develop the habits they need to be successful students. Having tools that make classroom routines smoother allows me to spend less time managing logistics and more time focused on instruction, relationships, and supporting students' individual needs.\r\n\r\nThe different sand timers will be especially helpful because they give students a concrete visual reminder of how much time they have for a task. Many students struggle with understanding how long five minutes, ten minutes, or fifteen minutes really feels. Instead of simply telling students how much time remains, the timers allow them to see time passing and develop better awareness of their own pacing. This supports students in becoming more independent and helps make transitions between activities more efficient.\r\n\r\nThe Chromecast will also have an immediate impact on our classroom. Technology is an important part of how we learn, whether we are analyzing examples, sharing student work, watching short instructional videos, or displaying resources during lessons. The Chromecast eliminates the small but frequent delays that occur when trying to reconnect devices or troubleshoot connections. Those moments may seem minor, but over the course of a school year, they add up. Having a reliable way to share materials means more time spent learning and less time waiting.\r\n\r\nThe sensory bands will provide an important support for students who need movement while they learn. Sixth graders are energetic, and some students focus better when they have an appropriate way to move or keep their hands occupied. These bands will allow students who are fidgety or need sensory input to remain engaged without distracting themselves or others. Rather than asking students to stop moving completely, these tools help them channel that energy in a way that supports learning.\r\n\r\nThe adhesive paper will allow me to continue creating personalized stickers and positive reinforcement tools for my students. Building a positive classroom culture is one of my highest priorities. Small acknowledgments of effort, growth, kindness, responsibility, and perseverance can have a big impact, especially for students who may not always recognize their own progress. These stickers provide another way for me to celebrate students and reinforce the behaviors that help our classroom community thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can feel supported, successful, and ready to learn. Your generosity provides tools that will be used every day and will positively impact my students throughout the entire school year. I truly appreciate your support and the difference you are making in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1700099925265,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-improvements/8019010/","projectTitle":"Classroom Improvements","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Damian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3564659_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547824713190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3564659"},{"teacherId":3412698,"projectId":10053373,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students could have the resources to turn their research and ideas into a meaningful public exhibition. The poster display boards, brochure rack, guest book, lanyards, and presentation materials are helping students create and present their work in a professional exhibition setting. Students are especially excited to see their research displayed for families, school community members, and invited guests. These materials are helping them understand that their work has an audience beyond the classroom and that their voices and ideas matter.\r\n\r\nOur current project, gives students the opportunity to explore the experiences and achievements of Asian American women while developing their communication, research, and presentation skills. Students are preparing exhibition posters, practicing bilingual presentations, and taking on roles as student hosts and tour guides. With the new display and event materials, they will be able to welcome guests, share what they have learned, and invite visitors to contribute their own hopes and ideas to our \"Dream Wall.\" I am grateful to you for helping make this authentic, student-led learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1777312065816,"projectUrl":"project/students-lead-the-opening-honoring-asia/10053373/","projectTitle":"Students Lead the Opening: Honoring Asian American Women’s History","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zhao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3412698_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473523382775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-zhao"},{"teacherId":2195509,"projectId":9812637,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of this project. Having the tablet in our classroom has been transformative. By wirelessly connecting the iPad to our classroom display, we can now access digital resources during our lessons. We can instantly pull up images to illustrate complex concepts or find real-time answers to students' curious questions.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, the tablet has served as a support tool for my English Language Learners. The translation app allows students to communicate, collaborate on content, and build meaningful relationships, effectively breaking down language barriers. I truly appreciate your support in bringing this valuable tool to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764600172160,"projectUrl":"project/a-tablet-for-classroom-learning/9812637/","projectTitle":"A Tablet for Classroom Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/klau"},{"teacherId":10219793,"projectId":10000059,"letterContent":"Our students have greatly benefited from the addition of this new technology in the classroom. While many donors are familiar with using technology at home, its role in it becomes a powerful tool for engagement, differentiation, and deeper understanding. With this resource, students are able to visualize complex concepts and interact with simulations. This has been especially impactful in science, where abstract ideas can now be explored in a more concrete and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this new product is the opportunity to take ownership of their learning. Instead of passively receiving information, they are actively experimenting, problem-solving, and collaborating with one another. \r\n\r\nOverall, this technology has helped create a more inclusive, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. We are incredibly grateful for your support in making these opportunities possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770213470204,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10000059/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Minas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10219793_orig.jpg?crop=779,780,x0,y213&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756420509827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10219793"},{"teacherId":7206518,"projectId":9873372,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to essential health and wellness supplies. These resources have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Access to hygiene supplies and sanitizing products helps keep our learning environment clean and safe, while also allowing our students to feel more comfortable, confident, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, I've noticed increased engagement and improved ability for students to manage stress and stay on task. For most of my students, these supports are essential and would not have been available without your kindness and generosity. \r\n\r\nYour donation has helped to create a more supportive, healthy, and inclusive learning environment where students' physical and emotional needs are recognized and cared for. On behalf of my students and the JQUS community, we thank you for your contribution in their health and success. Your kindness truly makes a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1769949873568,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-supplies-to-keep-our-students-h/9873372/","projectTitle":"Wellness Supplies to Keep Our Students Healthy and in Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henriquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7206518"},{"teacherId":1120017,"projectId":10090282,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to seeds, rock wool, a water pump, fish, and pots—everything needed to bring hands-on learning to life through hydroponics and plant growth.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, students are not only learning about biology and ecosystems, but also actively building and maintaining a working system. The seeds and rock wool allow them to start plants from the very beginning, while the water pump and fish help create a sustainable environment where they can observe the connections between living organisms. The pots provide a space for plants to grow and thrive, both in our classroom system and in smaller setups students can replicate at home.\r\n\r\nThis experience is especially meaningful for many of our students who may not otherwise have access to green spaces or opportunities to grow plants. Your donation is helping them develop critical thinking skills, responsibility, and a deeper understanding of how science impacts the world around them.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this opportunity possible. Your support is truly making a lasting impact on our students' learning and curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1772496908083,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-aquaponics/10090282/","projectTitle":"Indoor Aquaponics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Knapp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1120017_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460480525844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-knapp"},{"teacherId":6767957,"projectId":9421203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project! Your generosity provided snacks, cleaning supplies, and new tools and resources that are already making a difference in our classroom. I'm especially grateful for the psychology plushies - they're both educational and fan favorites among my students. Kids love keeping them on their desks and using them as quick references when we discuss parts of the brain and neurotransmission related to behavior. I've also had multiple students borrow James Clear's Atomic Habits from our classroom library; it's sparked thoughtful conversations and practical reflection.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a cleaner, more engaging learning environment and gives students hands-on ways to connect with course material. Thank you again for investing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758219605567,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-reset/9421203/","projectTitle":"Classroom Reset!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6767957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746629034001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskenziepratt"},{"teacherId":6767957,"projectId":9330808,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in supporting our Boston United Girls Volleyball program! With your help, the materials we had access to this season helped us secure a Boston City League South Division Title, a semi-final appearance in the Boston City Championship, and a Round of 32 appearance in the MIAA State Tournament! The net tape helped our setter fine tune her abilities, getting the ball to where her hitters need it to deliver powerful swings and kills. The iPad allowed us to use the best technology to accurately track stats, watch film, and make adjustments. The resources you have helped provide us with have opened doors for us that have led to HUGE successes that we can't wait to build on in future seasons. \r\n\r\nThank you again, it truly takes a village, and we are extremely grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1751546826190,"projectUrl":"project/boston-united-girls-volleyball/9330808/","projectTitle":"Boston United Girls Volleyball","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6767957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746629034001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskenziepratt"},{"teacherId":2195509,"projectId":9106740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project! We are incredibly grateful for the materials you brought into our classroom. Because of your generosity, we now have a digital clock that helps every student tell time and track exactly how long they spend on their assignments. We are also finally able to keep our devices charged and ready to go with the chargers.\r\n\r\nThe sanitizing wipes and tissues help us keep our desks and Chromebooks clean, which is essential for staying healthy this season. Additionally, the new board erasers allow us to keep our board space clear so everyone can see the daily lessons.\r\n\r\nThe organizational supplies, such as the clipboards, magnets, folders, and laminating pouches, have kept our classroom learning going by providing a dedicated place for all the materials we use throughout the week.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and your wonderful generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1746654577066,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-up-our-energy-with-some-classroo/9106740/","projectTitle":"Fueling Up Our Energy With Some Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/klau"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94810","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":557,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":43,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.3,"schoolId":94810,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Josiah Quincy Upper School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Josiah Quincy Upper School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/josiah-quincy-upper-school/94810"}